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Richmond County Health Department announces 142nd COVID death, 13 cases
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — A third COVID-related death for the week was reported Thursday morning by the Richmond County Health Department, bringing the month’s total to five.
Walk-away offender sought in Scotland County
Written by Press Release
LAURINBURG — Prison emergency response teams and local law enforcement are searching for offender Richard Alexander Mundy, #0296162, who left a work detail today in Scotland County.
Study: Dem-backed bill could slash charter school student funding
Written by David Bass - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — A new study from researchers at the University of Arkansas and Western Carolina University finds that a Democrat-backed budget bill pending in Congress would slash an average of $1,131 per student in resources for charter schools.
General Assembly passes measure to rein in a governor's emergency powers
Written by Theresa Opeka - Carolina Journal
RALEIGH — The N.C. House in a concurrence vote passed House Bill 264, Emergency Powers Accountability Act, 66-44, on Wednesday, Oct. 20. Specifically, the legislation requires the governor to get concurrence from the Council of State for an emergency declaration lasting more than seven days.
N.C. domestic violence victims recognized in memorial garden at old Richmond County courthouse
Written by William R. Toler
ROCKINGHAM — Placards bearing the names of 45 domestic violence victims from across North Carolina dot the lawn of the old Richmond County courthouse.
John Jackson, president of FirstHealth’s Southern Region and administrator of MRH-Richmond, announces retirement
Written by FirstHealth of the Carolinas
ROCKINGHAM — John J. Jackson, president, southern region and administrator, FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital-Richmond, has announced he plans to retire on Feb. 18, 2022, after 23 years of service to FirstHealth.
NCDOT sets new yearly litter collection record of 11 million pounds
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH— The N.C. Department of Transportation’s crews, contractors and volunteers have collected more than 11 million pounds of litter from roadsides, exceeding the state’s record for litter collection set in 2019.
Public school health survey asks students about drug use, sexual behavior
Written by David Bass - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — A youth risk survey for middle- and high-school students in the public school system is raising eyebrows for asking students about drug use and sexual activity.
Balloon Glow Tour draws thousands to Richmond County Airport
Written by Betty Gallo McIntyre
ROCKINGHAM — The long-awaited N.C. Festival of Ballooning came to the Richmond County Airport this weekend with thousands attending, including many from out of state.
NCDHHS: Data from North Carolina long-term care facilities show dramatic impact of COVID-19 vaccination
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — As COVID-19 cases surged this summer fueled by the Delta variant, hospitalizations and deaths among residents in North Carolina long-term care facilities were significantly lower than during the winter surge, as shown in data from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. The decrease in cases and severe illness can be attributed to vaccination for residents and staff of long-term care facilities and to the work done by long-term care providers to implement measures to protect staff and residents from COVID-19.
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NCDHHS announces funding opportunity to serve justice-involved individuals as COVID-19 impacts overdoses
Written by Press Release
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released a funding opportunity that will award a total of $5.8 million to at least nine organizations statewide to increase access to high-quality opioid use disorder treatment for people in the criminal justice system.
Judge could issue order compelling lawmakers to fund Leandro in early November
Written by David Bass - Carolina Journal News Service
RALEIGH — The judge in the long-running Leandro school funding case could issue an order as early as three weeks compelling the General Assembly to fully fund a court-ordered plan drawn up by California-based consultants.
Richmond County Health Department reports 2 COVID deaths, 15 cases
Written by Staff Report
ROCKINGHAM — Despite a continuing drop in COVID-19 cases, Richmond County recently had two more residents die from complications with the virus.
Service Thread to receive customized training for new line of textile machines
Written by RichmondCC
HAMLET — Richmond Community College has secured $20,000 in customized training for textile manufacturer Service Thread. A large portion of that will cover the cost of training employees on a new line of textile machines that will provide a greater level of flexibility and winding quality for coarse technical yarns.
